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Sunday, January 18, 2015

2005 in Music: 50 Cent - The Massacre

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Perhaps, more known for its big sales rather than a solid entry into the hip-hop cannon... and of course, "Candy Shop." 50 Cent's sophomore album was probably more unadulterated fun than intelligent (like say, Kanye's masterpiece Late Registration). But simplicity and a lack of depth, doesn't necessarily cease the enjoyment of this overlong album--my biggest hang up is that: sex is great ("Get in My Car"), bragging is great too ("Piggy Bank"), but twenty-two tracks is an arduous task for anyone who doesn't really have anything important to say. However, when the beats are infectious you can somewhat understand the need for the extravagance.

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I began listening to music seriously 2005 and I've had a critical approach to it ever since. I give every genre a chance, but what captures my heart normally falls under R&B, pop and alternative rock... and anything Mariah Carey does.